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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.34, 1,895.31 and 397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.34, 1,895.31 and 397.65 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.34 : 1,895.31 = 397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.34/1,895.31 = 397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.34x = 1,895.31 × 397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.34x = 753,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,668.03/1,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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